Issue details

Approval for the continued participation in the Vulnerable Persons Resettlement Scheme

In May 2016, Cardiff Council
and the Vale of Glamorgan Council agreed to participate in the
resettlement of vulnerable Syrian refugees under the Home Office
scheme on a regional basis, under a three year Collaborative
Agreement.

In May 2016, an Integration and
Support Services provider was appointed to provide resettlement
support across the region, in accordance with the requirements set
out in the Home Office Funding Instructions.

Both Agreements expire on
16th May 2019, so Cabinet approval is required to
continue to participate in the resettlement of vulnerable refugees
until March 2020, on a regional basis, in line with the Home Office
scheme.

Participation in the Scheme is
on a voluntary basis, and is subject to grant funding being made
available to Cardiff Council and the Vale of Glamorgan Council on
an annual basis, to support the cost of resettlement and
integration.